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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.16, 602.46 and 426.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.16, 602.46 and 426.36 is: 587.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.16 : 602.46 = 426.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.16/602.46 = 426.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.16x = 602.46 × 426.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.16x = 256,864.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,864.85/437.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.58

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